--- title: API First eCommerce description: Emporix provides an API First Digital Commerce Platform that gives you the freedom to built your complex enterprise eCommerce solution the way you want. --- [![Emporix - Autonomous Commerce Execution Platform](https://www.emporix.com/hubfs/Emporix_Logo_Black.svg) ](https://www.emporix.com) en |[ de ](https://www.emporix.com/de/api-first-ecommerce) [Docs Click to go to the Emporix documentation ](https://developer.emporix.io/) [API Docs Click to see the API Documentation ](https://developer.emporix.io/api-references) [Login Click to log in to the Emporix platform ](https://admin.emporix.io) [Demo ](https://www.emporix.com/get-in-touch) - Solutions Solutions ![Icon-Navigation-Industries](https://www.emporix.com/hubfs/Icon-Navigation-Industries.svg) Industries - [Manufacturing & Industrial Digital processes for complex manufacturing ](https://www.emporix.com/solutions/industries/manufacturing-industrial) - [Wholesale & Distribution Scalable commerce for wholesale & distribution ](https://www.emporix.com/solutions/industries/wholesale-distribution) - [Automotive & Aftermarket Digitally orchestrate parts & aftermarket flows ](https://www.emporix.com/solutions/industries/automotive-aftermarket) - [Electronics & High-Tech Commerce for fast product and tech cycles ](https://www.emporix.com/solutions/industries/electronics-hightech) - [Healthcare & Medical Efficient commerce for regulated industries ](https://www.emporix.com/solutions/industries/healthcare-medical) ![Icon-Navigation-CVM](https://www.emporix.com/hubfs/Icon-Navigation-CVM.svg) Commerce Value Streams - [Value Streams Overview Controllable flows across systems and teams ](https://www.emporix.com/solutions/commerce-value-streams/overview) - [Purchase Order Automation Automate and process purchase orders ](https://www.emporix.com/solutions/commerce-value-streams/purchase-order-automation) - [New Customer Onboarding Fast, rule-based customer onboarding ](https://www.emporix.com/solutions/commerce-value-streams/new-customer-onboarding) - [Highstock Promotion Turn highstock into automated promotions ](https://www.emporix.com/solutions/commerce-value-streams/highstock-promotions) - [Abandoned Cart Automated actions for abandoned carts ](https://www.emporix.com/solutions/commerce-value-streams/abandoned-carts) ![Menu CTA Image](https://www.emporix.com/hubfs/Menu%20CTA%20Image.png) Explore the new ACE Platform Emporix introduces the ACE Platform. The first AI-native platform purpose-built for Autonomous Commerce. 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New technology trends have a habit of coming and going, but the ones that stick often scale quickly and become an intrinsic part of our digital ecosystem. That’s certainly the case with APIs and it’s why the term API first eCommerce has become so popular. [Free Trial: try out our eCommerce APIs today ](https://www.emporix.com/free-trial) ![API First eCommerce](https://www.emporix.com/hubfs/Emporix_API_First_eCommerce.png) ## What’s the difference between using APIs and an API first eCommerce approach? An API first approach puts APIs ahead of implementation in the rank of priorities when it comes to developing and deploying new services. Instead of creating a piece of software or service to fulfill a particular need and then “patching it” with APIs to make it compatible with other services and broaden its usefulness, an API first eCommerce approach puts interoperability first rather than as an afterthought. An API first eCommerce approach simply gives your business more options when it comes to scaling up and evolving services. We live in an age where standards - particularly in eCommerce - are constantly being rewritten, sending customer expectations soaring. By adopting an API first eCommerce approach to development, your business can ensure it has the agility to meet these rapidly changing expectations and not only stay relevant in the market but help to shape it.  ![API_First_eCommerce](https://www.emporix.com/hubfs/API_First_eCommerce.png) ### "By 2023, 50% of new commerce capabilities will be incorporated as API-centric SaaS services." **Gartner** - *Composable Commerce Must Be Adopted for the Future of Applications* API First eCommerce ## Commerce API Features** ** APIs are the backbone of digital business ecosystems that span developers, third-party partners and customers - in other words, just about all businesses. So is it any wonder the API first eCommerce approach is gaining so much traction? Let’s briefly run through some of the primary benefits: ![Parallel development with API First eCommerce](https://www.emporix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Icons%202x%20(neocubes)/flexible-subscription-rhythm.png?width=256&height=256&name=flexible-subscription-rhythm.png) ### Parallel development Thanks to the consolidation of common functionality and resources for different application platforms at the service layer, different front-ends can be worked on at the same time. For instance, a team of developers could be working on front-ends for smartphones, tablets and desktop in parallel, safe in the knowledge the APIs they eventually need will be there. It also means that front-end developers can work alongside back-end developers, speeding up the development and deployment cycle considerably. ![Reduce cost with API First eCommerce](https://www.emporix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Icons%202x%20(neocubes)/smart-pricing.png?width=256&height=256&name=smart-pricing.png) ### Reduced risk and reduced costs Systems that are unstable or offer an inconsistent experience are prone to failure, usually because their development and deployment come before APIs are even considered. An API first eCommerce approach ensures stability and interoperability from the outset, creating more low-risk situations for businesses that want to develop their own API-driven services. Over time, businesses will develop an ecosystem of APIs that can also reduce labour costs through re-usability and learned coding efficiencies. ![API First eCommerce Time-to-Market](https://www.emporix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Icons%202x%20(neocubes)/instant.png?width=256&height=256&name=instant.png) ### Accelerated time-to-market An API first eCommerce approach speeds up the entire development process, allowing for the re-use of existing components and infrastructure. Once an API has been defined, it’s also much easier to extend and enhance it, adding new features for improved services. ![API First Strategies](https://www.emporix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Icons%202x%20(neocubes)/the-proof-is-in-the-platform.png?width=256&height=256&name=the-proof-is-in-the-platform.png) ### Create entirely new strategies Businesses that embrace an API first eCommerce approach have far more options on the table than those that don’t. API first businesses can more readily adopt new applications and processes, and affect how channel partners and suppliers work with them. It also makes it simpler for other companies to do business with an organisation. ## A Composable Commerce Platform is not only API First, it is also:  ### Headless Your visitors are unique, so should your customer experience. This is only possible with a headless eCommerce solution. [Learn more about headless ecommerce ](https://www.emporix.com/headless-commerce-platform) ### Cloud-Native A true cloud native architecture means a lot more than just hosting your applications in the cloud. It means speed and agility. [Learn more about cloud native ecommerce ](https://www.emporix.com/cloud-native-architecture) ### Microservices Microservices is an architectural style that enables a level of agility and flexibility that wasn’t possible before. 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